Jarvis Jones’ neck causes red flag for multiple teams

Summary of 5 articles · Updated Feb 24, 2013

A neck issue has raised a medical red flag on Jarvis Jones Indianapolis - Jarvis Jones didn't come to the NFL Scouting Combine to work out. So while a medical red flag could drop a player down a few spots, it only takes one team to not have an issue with … (more)Jones' neck and make the edge rusher their pick. Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones believes one less obstacle stands between him and a high pick in April's NFL draft. Georgia outside linebacker Jarvis Jones, one of the premier pass-rushers on the Browns' radar at No. 6, received some good news on his stenosis, or narrowing of the spinal column, at the NFL Combine this week. However, there are long-term health concerns about Jones' neck; he had to leave USC four years ago after being given a diagnosis of spinal stenosis. The nation's leader in sacks , tackles for a loss and forced fumbles , Jones got a favorable report from neck and spine specialist Dr. Craig Brigham, who's examining players at the combine, various teams told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. If not, they'll focus on the other top rushers, including Florida State's Bjoern Werner, Texas A&M's Damontre Moore, LSU's Barkevious Mingo, Oregon's Dion Jordan and BYU's Ziggy Ansah.

Georgia OLB Jarvis Jones left to answer questions at the Combine about his health

Jarvis Jones may still be in play for Raiders

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the bigger stories Saturday at the NFL combine was the health of Georgia star pass-rusher Jarvis Jones. Jones is considered one of the top prospects in the draft -- and a definite possibility for Oakland, which picks third overall.

Concerns about a neck issue for Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones have raised red flags among several NFL teams, Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com reports. Jones began his NFL career at the University of Southern California before transferring to Georgia…